Satin stitch and zig zag the same?
#1
Satin stitch and zig zag the same?
Or is there likely a specific satin stitch on my machine?
The manual refers to it, but never says what number it is and I can't tell from the pictures so I'm wondering if it's just a zig zag.
I have Singer S18 (Janome 6500P)
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The manual refers to it, but never says what number it is and I can't tell from the pictures so I'm wondering if it's just a zig zag.
I have Singer S18 (Janome 6500P)
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I believe it is just a zigzag but spaced really close, like .2 or less in stitch length. And you might want to adjust the width to make it a little smaller.
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Yes, if you tighten up the zigzag you get the satin stitch. I know the Janome 6500 has that capability -- play with it a bit to figure out how wide and how tight works for your project. The Janome came with a foot that you could use when you do the ZigZag if your fabric is not heavy and you don't want it to roll - can't remember what the foot is called (DD has my 6500).
#6
Yes, a satin stitch is just a zigzag very close together. I never get a good satin stitch unless I use some kind of stabilizer. I also go over the satin stitch like Martina said. Sometimes I even do three passes if it don't get the coverage I want.
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or loosen the top stitch a bit so it gets pulled to the backside of the stitch... It was also recommended to me to keep a separate bobbin for satin stitch rather than "play" with the sewing bobbin...just another thought
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